The following lists events that happened during 2011 in Oman.

Incumbents Sultan: Qaboos bin Said al Said

Events January January 20 - Somali pirates seize a Mongolian bulk carrier off the coast of Oman. January 31 - Oman says it has uncovered a spy network from the United Arab Emirates operating in the country.

February February 9 - Somali pirates seize an oil supertanker off the coast of Oman. February 16 - South Korea will fly the bodies of eight Somali pirates killed in a commando raid on a freighter last month from Muscat to Mogadishu, Somalia. February 19 - Pirates seize a yacht with four Americans off the coast of Oman. February 27 - Police clash with anti-government protesters in Sohar, leaving two people dead.

March March 1 - Omani police fire into the air to try to disperse the protests in their fourth day, wounding one. March 5 - Two government ministers are replaced in response to protests. March 6 - Three more ministers are dismissed to respond to protests. March 29 - Omani police arrest several protesters and clear a blockade in Sohar.

April April 1 - A protester is shot dead by police at a demonstration in Sohar. April 22 - Thousands of protesters take to the streets to protest for reform.

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